How Jake Tran Made One Tweak To Skyrocket His YouTube to 1M Subs

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[00:15] Today’s topic: How Jake Tran Made One Tweak To Skyrocket His YouTube to 1M Subs(MS).

[00:25] Introducing today’s guest Jake Tran, who creates business essays on YouTube.

[01:02] Why Jake chose to focus his video essays on money, power, and crime.

[02:16] Jake’s YouTube journey, and why his latest venture started with two channels.

[04:27] How trying to imitate someone else’s YouTube channel can inhibit your growth.

[05:47] The concept of a blue ocean and how Jake implemented its lessons about eliminating the competition to elevate his YouTube channel.

[07:43] The nature of creative work and the amount of time Jake typically spends on a video.

[08:15] The dilemma of time spent creating quality videos in relation to the number of views at the start of your career.

[08:57] How having his video shared on a prominent channel boosted Jake’s numbers.

[10:11] An overview of Jake’s comprehensive research process.

[11:12] Jake’s insights on what to avoid if you’re trying to grow your YouTube channel.

[12:22] The economics of being a YouTuber and where they earn their revenue through AdSense and sponsorships.

[14:03] Jake’s economic model, his new Join button, and his long-term plan.

[16:31] Hear about Jake’s nomadic lifestyle, being a Renaissance man, and what he prioritizes in his life.

[20:16] The surprising amount of times Jake has been recognized from his YouTube channel.

[21:15] Jake’s top business tool and book recommendations.